Luigi "Gino" Volpe

Gino was born on March 24, 1924, in Castelcucco di Asolo, Italy. In 1951, he immigrated to Canada, settling first in Edmonton, where he married his beloved wife, Livia, in 1952. After a brief return to Italy in 1959, Gino and Livia made their permanent home in Vancouver in 1961.

Gino dedicated his entire working career to Dairyland, where he was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in his work. Outside of work, he found joy in spending time in his garage finding things to fix, tending to his garden and of course, his prized tomatoes, and in his cantina where he would prepare enough wine for all of his family to enjoy.

A devoted member of the Our Lady of Sorrows community, Gino proudly served as Bingo President and took great care in maintaining the parish, which included repairing the church bells, a responsibility he approached with dedication and pride.

Gino was the last surviving member of his World War II Alpini platoon and a proud member of Trevisani nel Mondo, remaining deeply connected to his heritage and roots throughout his life.

Above all else, Gino was a devoted and loving family man. He would do anything for his children, and found endless joy in spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He cherished every moment spent with them, sharing his kindness, wisdom, and gentle humor. Family was always at the heart of his life, and he took great pride in watching them grow and thrive.

Gino is pre-deceased by his parents Ester and Angelo, brothers Giovanni, Umberto, and sister Angela. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Livia; his son, Loris (Sandra) his daughter, Susi (Fortunato); his grandchildren, Jason (Kari), Stephanie (Matthew), Michelle (Ante), Joshua, and Mattias; his great-grandchildren, Stefano, Sophia, and Myla. He is also survived by his brother Tony (Tecla) and sister Maria.

Gino will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, located at 555 Slocan St, Vancouver, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 am.

Entombment will follow at Ocean View Burial Park, Abbey Mausoleum. 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby,